Mymail-Crypt for Gmail OpenPGP browser (currently Chrome) extension that integrates tightly with Gmail and does encryption/decryption via JavaScript. It aims to be a simple solution to mail encryption to be used by anyone.
The project is built on top of JavaScript OpenPGP library OpenPGP.js. OpenPGP.js aims to fully implement the RFC 4880 OpenPGP standard.
The extension uses the Chromium concept of Content Scripts to interact with the Gmail interface. It uses jQuery to manipulate the Gmail page.
Key Features
- Easy and intuitive to use
- Support for disabling automatic draft saving for security considerations
Website: chrome.google.com
Support:
Developer: Sean Colyer
License: GNU General Public License v2.0
Related Software
| Email Encryption Tools | |
|---|---|
| GnuPG | Encrypt and sign data and communication |
| OpenPGP | Authenticating or encrypting data, using public key cryptography |
| Mailvelope | Extension for Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox |
| Enigmail | OpenPGP Email Security for Mozilla Applications |
| LibrePGP | Updated specification of the OpenPGP encryption standard |
| Mymail-Crypt for Gmail | Simple solution to mail encryption; not affiliated with Google |
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